Zimbabwe's landscape is dominated by high plateaus and rugged terrain.
It is characterized by undulating plains, rocky peaks, and rolling hills.
Elevation varies from under 300 meters along the Zambezi river to over 1,800 meters in the Eastern Highlands.
The topography is diverse, with numerous valleys, rivers, and waterfalls dotting the country.
Highest and Lowest Points
Highest Point: The highest point in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, with an elevation of 2,592 meters.
Lowest Point: The lowest point in Zimbabwe is the intersection of the Runde and Save rivers at 162 meters.
Countries with Similar Topography
Zimbabwe's terrain is comparable to that of its neighboring countries such as Zambia and Mozambique.
Popular Cities and Their Elevations
Below is a list of major cities in Zimbabwe with their corresponding elevation above sea level.
- Harare: 1482 meters / 4862 feet
- Bulawayo: 1350 meters / 4429 feet
- Chitungwiza: 1356 meters / 4449 feet
- Mutare: 1079 meters / 3540 feet
- Gweru: 1435 meters / 4708 feet
- Epworth: 1496 meters / 4908 feet
- Kwekwe: 1160 meters / 3806 feet
- Kadoma: 1137 meters / 3730 feet
- Masvingo: 1109 meters / 3638 feet
- Chinhoyi: 1142 meters / 3747 feet